California, CA · 2026
Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary in California (2026)
Average across 17 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$220,693
per year
State Median
$211,829
per year
vs National Average
+28%
national avg: $172,290
25th %ile
$170,224
Entry
Average
$220,693
State avg
75th %ile
$260,069
Senior
Architectural and Engineering Managers Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $269,461 | +22% | +2.9% |
| San Jose, CA | $267,394 | +21% | +5.1% |
| Fremont, CA | $253,955 | +15% | +5.3% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $247,753 | +12% | +3.1% |
| Irvine, CA | $242,584 | +10% | +2.9% |
| Anaheim, CA | $238,449 | +8% | +5.9% |
| Long Beach, CA | $236,381 | +7% | +1.8% |
| Santa Ana, CA | $232,246 | +5% | +4.3% |
| San Diego, CA | $225,010 | +2% | +5.3% |
| Chula Vista, CA | $217,774 | -1% | +1.9% |
| Sacramento, CA | $201,234 | -9% | +5.5% |
| Riverside, CA | $200,200 | -9% | +6.1% |
| San Bernardino, CA | $190,897 | -14% | +4.1% |
| Stockton, CA | $186,762 | -15% | +4.8% |
| Modesto, CA | $181,593 | -18% | +2.7% |
| Bakersfield, CA | $180,559 | -18% | +6% |
| Fresno, CA | $179,526 | -19% | +5.5% |
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See how Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries stack up across California cities.